Installing and Connecting to the SOM VPN using the Cisco AnyConnect version 3.x Client (Windows)

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1 Installing and Connecting to the SOM VPN using the Cisco AnyConnect version 3.x Client (Windows) This document is for you if: -You connect to the SOM VPN via the Cisco AnyConnect Client - Your operating system is Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7, including both 32 and 64-bit versions. The Cisco AnyConnect VPN client is a web-based VPN client that does not require user configuration. VPN, also called IP tunneling, is a secure method of accessing University of Maryland School of Medicine computer resources by authorized users only. The AnyConnect client uses your current SOM network ID and password. Permission to logon to the SOM VPN must first be granted by the SOM HelpDesk (one-time only) and once granted, your SOM network ID will be placed in the appropriate security group. Logon An existing working Internet connection is required such as DSL, cable modem, LAN, etc to use this VPN client. There is NO dial-up access available within the AnyConnect client. Downloading and Installing the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client 1. Point your browser to 2. Choose the appropriate VPN Group Authentication Profile for your location from the GROUP pull-down menu. (SOM to connect to the SOM Domain, SOM-Medicine to connect to the Medicine domain, etc.) 3. Enter your SOM username and password 4. Click Login. 5. Authentication to SOM VPN is successful if you receive the below Successful Logon Message, click Continue to enter the site: Page 1

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3 6. Click the Start AnyConnect link in your browser window to begin installation the AnyConnect program. If you receive a certificate warning, click Yes to accept the certificate and continue with downloading and installation of the VPN client. Note, if the Java Runtime Environment is not installed, it will prompt you to install it at this time. 7. Once the installation is complete, you will be automatically connected to the SOM VPN. You should now see the icon, located in the system tray that indicates a successful VPN connection. This icon ( 1 below), shows the Cisco VPN successfully connected in the system tray. 1 Disconnecting/Logout from the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client 1. To end your connection, left-click the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client icon in the system tray. 2. Click the Disconnect button. 3. After disconnecting from the SOM network you can click the minimize button to minimize the AnyConnect to the system tray. IMPORTANT! It is important to do a disconnect when your are done with your VPN session. Disconnect/logout from the VPN client before you shutdown your PC or put your PC in to standby. If you do not disconnect properly you may encounter connection issues the next time you try to connect to the VPN. Page 3

4 Reconnecting to the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client From the Start menu: 1. Click All Programs. 2. Click the Cisco folder to open it. 3. Click the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility VPN Client folder to open it. You will see the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client program in the folder. 4. Click Connect on the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client. 5. On the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client screen, choose the appropriate VPN Group Authentication Profile for your location from the GROUP pull-down menu. 6. Enter your SOM username and password 7. Click OK. 8. Click Accept on the SOM Logon Banner and computer use disclaimer. Page 4

5 Getting Help If you require any help with installing and connecting your AnyConnect VPN client, contact the University of Maryland School of Medicine Information Services Helpdesk at or Page 5